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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.552708 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Classical,Holiday,Standards,Wedding. 106 pages. Jmsgu3 #6550531. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.552708). Sonata, Op. 28 for String QuartetContents: I. Allegro  II. Andante  III. Scherzo-Allegro vivace  IV. Rondo-Allegro ma non troppo.Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28, was published in 1801 and is commonly known as the "Pastoral Sonata." The historical context of this piece is characterized by Beethoven's growing reputation as a composer and pianist during the early 19th century, and this period marked a transition in Beethoven's style as he moved away from the dynamic and flashy "pianist-composer" approach to a more patient, poetic, and inward way of writing music. This is why it transcribes so effectively for the string quartet.The sonata's nickname, "Pastoral," reflects Beethoven's inspiration from nature, a theme evident in many of his works. The sonata is also significant for its musical characteristics, such as its evocation of a calm and tranquil atmosphere and its dedication to Count Joseph von Sonnenfels, a prominent Austrian statesman and intellectual figure. These aspects of the historical context provide insight into Beethoven's artistic and personal development during the early 1800s. This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard’s global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds. About Digital Downloads Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music, you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and you don’t have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play! PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).